Astragalus, Iran’s silent guardian of soil

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Tehran – Astragalus, a medicinal plant with deep cultural and ecological roots in Iran, is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of the country’s ecosystems and rural economies. Known locally as Gavan, the plant is both abundant and diverse, with Iran hosting 854 species across 21.4 million hectares of natural landscapes - making the country one of the global centers of Astragalus diversity. Ecologists highlight the plant’s vital role in protecting fragile soils. With it

Sep 20 202508:07

Agriculture Minister: Cooperatives are engine of rural, agricultural development

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Tehran – The Iranian Agriculture Minister has called production cooperatives a driving force for rural progress, stressing that sustainable food security is impossible without the active participation of local communities. Speaking at the second International Conference on Iran’s Cooperative Economy on Tuesday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored the importance of aligning executive policies with the broader principles of the Iranian system to strengthen cohesion, foster unity, and achiev

Sep 2 202510:46

Iran Agriculture Minister declares food security top priority for 14th Government

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Tehran - In a press conference marking Government Week, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture affirmed that ensuring food security is the foremost responsibility of any government. Speaking at the Ministry of Agriculture’s press briefing, Gholamreza Nouri emphasized the 14th government’s commitment to transparency and honesty, stressing that the ministry is dedicated to providing clear and comprehensive responses to questions and concerns in the agricultural sector. Highlighting th

Aug 31 202522:02

Iran to launch hundreds of agricultural projects during Govt Week: Adviser to Minister

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Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture will inaugurate hundreds of new agricultural projects across the country during Government Week (August 24-30), with investments totaling more than 121 trillion rials, according to the head of the Agriculture Ministry’s Public Relations and Information Center. Seyed Sajjad Hosseini, also a senior advisor to the minister, shared the announcement in a post on the social media platform X. “The projects are distributed widely across sever

Aug 27 202510:00

Iran has achieved self sufficiency in poultry, milk, deputy minister says

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Hamedan – Iran has achieved full self-sufficiency in poultry and milk production and now meets 80% of its domestic demand for red meat through local sources, a senior official with Agriculture Ministry announced Tuesday. The announcement, made by Mohammad-Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs, positions the country’s agricultural sector for further growth. He said that under the national Seventh Development Plan, the goal is to increase overall

Aug 26 202512:04

Minister: National might, security hinge upon food security

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture called for prioritizing food security and self-sufficiency in the production of strategic goods, describing them as the foundation of the Islamic Republic’s strength and stability. In a formal message marking the Government Week, Gholamreza Nouri hailed the week as “a valuable occasion to reaffirm commitment to the lofty ideals of the Islamic Revolution, the late Imam Khomeini, and the Supreme Leader, and to renew our pledge to ser

Aug 26 202511:00

Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change

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Tehran – As the effects of climate change intensify across Iran, a senior agricultural official has emphasized the urgent need to invest in and expand dryland farming (rainfed agriculture) as a cornerstone of the country’s food security strategy. Dr. Mozaffar Roostaei, head of the Iranian Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, issued a stark warning about the worsening impacts of climate change on Iran’s already limited water resources. He cited declining renewable water

Aug 5 202508:44

Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations

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Kunming - Agriculture ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states gathered on Wednesday in Kunming, Yunnan province, for the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, pledging to deepen agricultural cooperation and policy coordination across the region. Under the theme "Robust Policy Exchange for a Closer SCO Family of Agriculture", the meeting focused on advancing rural development, enhancing technological exchange and strengthening collaboration in poverty alleviation efforts

Jul 31 202512:15

‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister

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Tehran – The launch of “One Billion Tree” Initiative — a large-scale national program aimed at enhancing vegetation cover, fighting desertification, and improving the country’s climate resilience — seeks to revive the country’s ecosystems, according to the Head of the Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a meeting of the National Steering Committee for the project, Ali Teymouri, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of t

Jul 26 202510:58

Tehran to host intl congress on innovations in agriculture, environment

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Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Congress on New Findings in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism on September 14, 2025. This annual scientific event serves as a multidisciplinary platform for leading academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world to present and exchange the latest innovations, research outcomes, and practical strategies in key areas shaping the future of sustainable development. The cong

Jul 26 202510:55